Sunday - October 19th, 2025

Nineteenth Sunday After Pentecost - Bulletin

Service is at 9:00 a.m. at English Settlement UMC

In today's reading from Genesis, we encounter the story of Jacob wrestling with God. What does it mean for us? What are the ways that we wrestle with God? Is that a good thing or a bad thing?

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IN-PERSON SERVICE REMINDERS - Our congregation's health and well-being are our highest priorities as we continue to enjoy our in-person worship and fellowship. Our bottom-line concern is that everyone should feel safe and comfortable while attending worship!) THANK YOU!

  •  Wear a mask if you prefer to do so.  We do not require it. 

  • We offer masks if you choose to wear one. Hand sanitizer is also available on the counter to your right as you enter.

  • If you are sick and not feeling well, we ask that you enjoy the comfort of your home to rest and recover. Thank You! 

Tithes and Offerings

We continue to need your generous gifts. Please mail your check to Marilyn at the address below. You can also setup to have automatic Tithing by completing this form and give to her at Church or send to Marilyn Peterson.

Marilyn Peterson
% English Settlement Church
W3940 State Road 11
Elkhorn, WI 53121

The road construction project is underway to install a roundabout in front of the Church on A & J.  While this will be a minor traffic inconvenience, it is a welcomed addition that will greatly help to reduce traffic accidents at this intersection.

YOU WILL BE ABLE TO ACCESS THE CHURCH FROM THE FOLLOWING DIRECTIONS THIS SUNDAY.

OPEN - From the North via Hwy J

OPEN - From the South via Hwy J

OPEN - From the East via Hwy A

OPEN - From the West via Hwy A

CURRENT / UPCOMING MISSIONS

  • Operation Christmas Child – Collecting for 50 boxes September to November 1st – Clothing all sizes, Small stuffed animals.

  • UPCOMING CHURCH EVENTS

    Events at ENGLISH SETTLEMENT CHURCH

  • Sunday October 19th English Settlement's 179th Anniversary Celebration with our Church Service at 9:00 am followed with a Potluck Luncheon afterwards at 10:30 am in our lower level. We look forward to some of those delicious homemade entrees!

  • Monday October 20th - 6:00 p.m. – Ad Board Meeting at ESUMC

  • November 20th, 6 p.m. at ESUMC - Joint Charge Conference – All church members are encouraged to assemble to vote on what the church council has presented.

    Events at BUMC

  • Tuesday October 21st - 10:00 am Bible Study

  • Tuesday October 21st - 1:30 pm Crocheting with Bev

  • October 30th Noon-6pm - Red Cross Blood Drive

  • November 21st and 22nd - Angels Attic Sale

  • Please click here to go to BUMC’s Website for more information on their events.

Events at other Local Churches & Community

  • Life Choices Annual Gala – November 5th 5:00-8:00 p.m. at Veterans Terrace

Adding or updating your Family Information

To add or update your Family Information - Please download the following form: Word or PDF. Enter your family information and return it in one of the following ways.

  • Email copies for your family and each family member to: englishsettlementchurch@gmail.com

  • You may also include a family photo or ask me to take a photo at Church to include in our Church Directory.

  • Bring copies to Church and give to Bryan Scott.

  • Mail your updated copies to the Church at: 28215 Plank Road Burlington, WI 53105